An Introduction to Ray Tracing (The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Computer Graphics)
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- Synopsis
- The creation of ever more realistic 3-D images is central to the development of computer graphics. The ray tracing technique has become one of the most popular and powerful means by which photo-realistic images can now be created. The simplicity, elegance and ease of implementation makes ray tracing an essential part of understanding and exploiting state-of-the-art computer graphics.An Introduction to Ray Tracing develops from fundamental principles to advanced applications, providing "how-to" procedures as well as a detailed understanding of the scientific foundations of ray tracing. It is also richly illustrated with four-color and black-and-white plates. This is a book which will be welcomed by all concerned with modern computer graphics, image processing, and computer-aided design.Provides practical "how-to" informationContains high quality color plates of images created using ray tracing techniquesProgresses from a basic understanding to the advanced science and application of ray tracing
- Copyright:
- 1989
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 368 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9780080499055
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781493300501, 9780122861604
- Publisher:
- Elsevier Science
- Date of Addition:
- 04/16/21
- Copyrighted By:
- Elsevier Science & Technology
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Computers and Internet
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
- Edited by:
- Andrew S. Glassner